Process Engineer

Job Description

Process Engineer

My client, a global player in the manufacturing of coated paper for flexible packaging and labels, are looking to recruit a Process Engineering professional at their site in North East Belgium. Due to their diverse range of products, they serve a number of industries such as food, beverage, consumer packaging goods, entertainment to name but a few. They are looking for a driven individual who has day-to-day operational support experience, as well as the capabilities to implement and lead Improvement projects on site too. With a global presence, there are opportunities to travel with this position, as well as career advancements too.

Position Summary:

To ensure continuous drive towards the highest levels of customer satisfaction through top quality products and service levels, we are seeking to hire a Process Engineer. The Process Engineer applies engineering techniques to improve internal processes.

Collaborates intensively with supervisors and operators to ensure the proper quality focus in day-to-day operations, the implementation of continuous improvement projects and corrective actions.

Works closely with Operations to ensure top quality, cost effective products are supplied to their customers on a timely basis through “first time right” production, a solid defect prevention/detection/resolution quality system and assistance in troubleshooting technical/quality problems

Analyses processes, defines/tracks key process indicators/metrics, statistically analyses their trends and steers the organization and its processes to optimal levels

Supports the Operations and Technology teams in testing and analysing products and materials

Ensures compliance to product specifications as well as its reporting, training and certification requirements

Assists the R&D team in identifying opportunities for product improvements and development

Works with other divisions to leverage best practices globally

Position Requirements:

BS or MS degree in (preferably Chemical) Engineering

A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in successfully leading Quality/Process Improvement in a manufacturing (chemicals or web coating) environment

Excellent communication skills and the ability to train others

Motivated and organized self-starter able to work independently; high energy necessary to lead multiple projects and initiatives

This position requires someone who is results-oriented, willing to learn new methods and technologies, and able to work with a minimal amount of supervision.

The candidate should bring a proven track record in strong analytical and problem solving skills, demonstrating success in interpreting data, identifying trends, thinking through issues and coming up with solid solutions; cross-functional teamwork resulting in quantified success; and a strong competence in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Preferred skills:

Quality/Process Improvement experience in a paper manufacturing or paper converting business

Competence in Microsoft Office or other database and Minitab or other statistical software